About this Program
- College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Credits: 15 | Completed with minimum grades of C and a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA in the minor
Department Information
The Food Science and Human Nutrition Department (FSHN) is one of the world’s largest combined academic programs where food science, nutritional sciences, and dietetics are all studied within one department. FSHN has nearly 25 full-time faculty members, 80 graduate assistants, and 600 undergraduate students. The department’s programs are accredited by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. After completing undergraduate degrees, FSHN students typically move on to employment in the food industry, healthcare settings, graduate, or professional programs.
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CONTACT
Email | 352.392.1991 (tel) | 352.392.9467 (fax)
P.O. Box 110370
572 Newell Drive
359 FOOD SCIENCE & HUMAN NUTRITION BUILDING
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-0370
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Curriculum
The food science minor is open to all students at the university.
Courses for the minor may have prerequisites.
Required Courses
Suggested Courses
More suitable for students with minimal science backgrounds
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FOS 2001 | Man's Food | 3 |
| FOS 3042 | Introductory Food Science | 3 |
| FOS 4202 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| FOS 4722C | Quality Control in Food Systems | 3 |
| FOS 4731 | Government Regulations and the Food Industry | 2 |
| FOS 4936 | Topics in Food Science (HAACP Systems) | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Optional Courses
More suitable for students with extensive science backgrounds
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AOM 4062 | Principles of Food Engineering | 4 |
| FOS 4222 | Food Microbiology | 3 |
| FOS 4222L | Food Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
| FOS 4311 | Food Chemistry | 3 |
| FOS 4311L | Food Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| FOS 4321C | Food Analysis | 4 |
| FOS 4427C | Principles of Food Processing | 4 |
| FOS 4522C | Seafood Technology | 3 |